Grade II listed · Thanet

Number 2, the White Horse, Including Lamp Bracket and Hand Pump

Number 2, the White Horse, Including Lamp Bracket and Hand Pump is a Grade II listed building in Thanet, first listed on 7 October 1986. It is one of 1,009 Grade II entries among 1,049 listed buildings in Thanet; 57% of Thanet’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Number 2, the White Horse, Including Lamp Bracket and Hand Pump
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1266931
Date first listed	7 October 1986
Local planning authority	Thanet
Location	51.33077, 1.31650 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1266931

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Thanet will require for your works on Number 2, the White Horse, Including Lamp Bracket and Hand Pump, lists what the heritage statement must cover and drafts the application text.

Ask Planium what consent you need

What the grade means for works

Grade II buildings are of special interest and make up over 90% of listed buildings in England. Most alterations, extensions and many internal changes still need listed building consent from the council.

The protection covers the whole building, inside and out, plus fixtures and attached structures. Typical works that need consent: replacing windows or doors, removing walls or historic fabric, changing roof coverings, installing solar panels or external insulation, and adding extensions.

Listed buildings near Number 2, the White Horse, Including Lamp Bracket and Hand Pump

Name	Grade	Distance
Gate and Railings Adjoining and West of the White Horse	II	17 m
Cast Iron Lamp Standard Outside No.7 Church Street	II	27 m
5 and 7, Church Street	II	27 m
1 and 3, Church Street	II	29 m
Church Cottage	II	35 m
The Old School	II	37 m
Group of Chest Tombs North of Church of Saint Mary	II	45 m
No 11 and the Old Jezard'S Bakery	II	50 m
Laundry About 15 Metres West of Minster Abbey	II	60 m
Church of Saint Mary	I	61 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Number 2, the White Horse, Including Lamp Bracket and Hand Pump listed?

Yes. Number 2, the White Horse, Including Lamp Bracket and Hand Pump is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1266931, first listed on 7 October 1986. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Number 2, the White Horse, Including Lamp Bracket and Hand Pump?

Works that affect its character as a building of special architectural or historic interest — inside or out — need listed building consent from Thanet, in addition to any planning permission or building regulations approval. Like-for-like repairs often do not, but confirm with the council’s conservation officer before you start.

Source: National Heritage List for England, © Historic England 2026, via planning.data.gov.uk. Contains Ordnance Survey data © Crown copyright and database right. Licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Retrieved 12 October 2026. Local authority assigned from the list entry point. This page is a summary — the legal record is the official list entry.